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Theatre Junkies, Miller Outdoor Theatre’s Young Professionals Group - PARTY IN
posted on Friday, November 6th at 09:02 AM in
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tagged as professional, groups, young, miller, outdoor, theatre, theater, events, drinks, food, weekend
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2009Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pmLocation: Miller Theatre StageStreet: 100… more »
Canal Street Gallery features artist Rolando Rojas
from Friday, November 20th through Friday, February 19th in Houston
posted on Friday, November 6th at 09:01 AM in
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tagged as canal street gallery, rolando rojas, art, opening, houston
Rolando Rojas featured at Canal Street Gallery Nov. 20 through Feb. 19 (HOUSTON) Rolando Rojas paints… more »
The Seventh Annual Holiday Bazaar at Edgemere set for November 17
from Wednesday, November 11th through Wednesday, November 18th
posted by ashley_xjyoy on Friday, November 6th at 09:01 AM in
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Edgemere Retirement Community is bringing together more than 50 of Dallas’ most unique gift vendors… more »
Bobbye Bennett’s Watercolors featured at Canal Street Gallery December 4
on Friday, December 4th in Houston
posted on Friday, November 6th at 09 AM in
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tagged as bobbye bennett, art, opening, canal street gallery, houston
Bobbye Bennett’s Watercolors featured at Canal Street Gallery December 4 (HOUSTON) For Bobbye Bennett, art… more »
Houston Early Music Presents the Rose Ensemble Dec. 13
on Sunday, December 13th in Houston
posted on Friday, November 6th at 09 AM in
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tagged as houston early music, rose ensemble, music, houston, baroque, christmas, hispanic heritage
Celebrate the Holidays in Mexican Baroque style with The Rose Ensemble Houston Early Music’s Hispanic Heritage… more »
Austin Metamorphosis Dance Ensemble
from Friday, December 18th through Saturday, December 19th in Austin
posted by marissa_bmyqu on Friday, November 6th at 08:59 AM in
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"In the Spirit" - A unique presentation of innovative choreography set to inspirational music that… more »
47th Annual Candlelight Tour
from Monday, November 9th through Sunday, December 13th
posted by jawswoola_rnhge on Wednesday, November 4th at 4:04 PM in
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December 11–12, 200947th Annual Candlelight Tour6:30–9:30 p.m.Immerse yourself in the sights and… more »
Les Dames Food Fight Charity Auction
from Wednesday, November 4th through Saturday, November 21st
posted by jawswoola_rnhge on Wednesday, November 4th at 4:03 PM in
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Starting on November 4, 2009, Les Dames d’Escoffier - Austin Chapter will be auctioning off… more »
SWB Hosts Thanksgiving at The Hyatt Regency
posted on Wednesday, November 4th at 10:16 AM in
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tagged as swb, hyatt, thanksgiving, free, kids, crafts, films, movies, family, buffet, gourmet, kids films, kids crafts
Leave the cooking to the experts this Thanksgiving; The Hyatt Regency Austin’s SWB hosts a… more »
Holiday Harvest
posted by prettymudwomen on Tuesday, November 3rd at 09:28 AM in
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The Houston Potters Guild Shop and Gallery will hold its first annual Holiday Harvest, Nov.… more »
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Ring of Fire
It was one of the most passionately observed traditions on any college campus in the country. Then, on November 18, 1999, a week before it was scheduled to burn, the Texas A&M Bonfire collapsed in the middle of the night, killing twelve Aggies. Ten years later, as the university continues to wrestle with the tragedy—and debate whether Bonfire should ever return to campus—the students and alumni who chopped logs, hauled timber, and built stack talk about what they saw, what they lost, and how their school was changed forever.
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Texas High Ways
Why the unlikeliest of states—ours—should legalize marijuana.
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With God On Their Side
The decision to abruptly remove 437 children from a fundamentalist Mormon compound in Eldorado sparked the largest custody battle in U.S. history. But now that the last child’s case has been settled and all the kids are back home, a question still lingers: What really happened on the Yearning for Zion Ranch?
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Memo to Kay
Even someone who supports the death penalty, as you do, can and should be up in arms over the Cameron Willingham case.
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Below the Surface
Since 1996, a legal battle has raged between ExxonMobil and a powerful South Texas ranching clan that believes the oil company sabotaged wells on the family property. Even after a ruling by the state Supreme Court earlier this year, the bitter feud shows no signs of letting up. Maybe that’s because it’s about something far more important than money.
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